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Nice location. Lots of places within walking distance. Live music everywhere. Should have got the balcony room though. Can't even open the windows.

This hotel is right in the downtown area of Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages and right on the lakeshore. The outdoor pool and hot tub overlook the lake, as do the full service restaurant and bar. The hotel was beautifully decorated and comfortable. Beds were very comfortable.

Upon check in the front desk gal was great. Very helpful, friendly answered all my questions.

The beds are like sleeping on a cloud and the property offers great amenities.

Room has no curtains, no blackout shade, only Venetian blind….as a result the blinding sun ripped into the room at dawn. Horrible plastic office chair….this is Fla, and with the humidity, nobody sits on a plastic chair, it should be fabric. The other chair was awful, the back it only about 8” tall, so you cannot sit back an relax. Whomever bought that chair obviously never sat in it. There should be a small couch so I can sit an watch tv in comfort. There are 4 lamps and 4 tables. Add the couch. The toilet paper is impossible to reach while on the toilet. It should be mounted under the edge of the countertop. GREAT double head shower. Loved it. Need more that 2 coffee pods in the room…..more like 8 please. The blanket was so thin I could see through it. It should be thicker. Thanks, wayne

I reserved a room but they didn’t have any available for me when i got there.they refused to give me a refund

We've stayed here many times, and it continues to be an attractive hotel with clean, modern rooms and comfortable beds, convenient for our purposes. I do think that rooms overlooking the parking lot rather than the lake are given to customers who do not reserve directly through them. And it annoys me that they charge my credit card $75 for "incidentals" upon checkin and then issue a credit after checkout. Since covid, they do not provide dressers for clothes, and we found that the open shelves are inadequate for storing belongings for 2 people during a stay of more than 2 nights.

Short stay.

The property has not returned both of our 50 dollar deposits 10 days later. The bartender needs to learn how to make a drink and pay for your bottles of water at the reception desk DONT CHARGE IT TO YOUR ROOM. I paid 23.50 for two bottles of water and one bottle of coke even though the sign said 3.50 for coke and water was from the hotel. Not worth staying there for the food/bar the Employees walk around like Robots literally SMH

The room was very clean and smelled fresh. Bed was very comfortable.

View was nice. I requested a suite and reserved it online but wasn't given a suite. It was our daughter's birthday (11th) sleepover.

Lake Shore Drive The Villages FL

Hotel highlights

  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Free parking
  • Onsite dining
  • Outdoor pool

Located in Lake Sumter Landing within a 5-minute walk of The Villages Market Square, The Waterfront Inn is within a few miles (5 km) of Cane Garden Country Club. This 120-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

Enjoy a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, or relax with a drink at the bar/lounge. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service.


Rooms

32-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available on request.


Property features

Guests of The Waterfront Inn have access to an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an area shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a spa tub, meeting rooms, and conference space.

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

1 King Bed | Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 King Bed | Sleeps 3

Standard Room, 2 Queen Bed

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Guest reviews for The Waterfront Inn

Everyone (16) Couples (4) Family (9)
5
Everyone

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By on May 12, 2023

Review comment responded on May 30, 2023

Hi Ellen, thank you for reviewing us! We're happy to know that you've had a great experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

5
Everyone

By on Mar 17, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 20, 2023

Hi Kathryn, thanks for reviewing us! We're happy to know that you've had a great experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

4
Partner Couples

Nice location. Lots of places within walking distance. Live music everywhere. Should have got the balcony room though. Can't even open the windows.

By on Mar 16, 2023

Review comment responded on Mar 20, 2023

Hi Scott, thanks for reviewing us! We're happy to know that you've had a great experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

5
Everyone

By , from Andover on Feb 23, 2023

Review comment responded on Apr 10, 2023

Hi Charles, thank you for reviewing us! We're so happy to hear you had a great experience with us and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

5
Everyone

By on Nov 18, 2022

4
Family

This hotel is right in the downtown area of Lake Sumter Landing in The Villages and right on the lakeshore. The outdoor pool and hot tub overlook the lake, as do the full service restaurant and bar. The hotel was beautifully decorated and comfortable. Beds were very comfortable.

By on Oct 2, 2022

Review comment responded on Oct 3, 2022

Hi Robert, thanks for reviewing us! We're happy to know that you've had a great experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

5
Everyone

Upon check in the front desk gal was great. Very helpful, friendly answered all my questions.

By on Sep 12, 2022

Review comment responded on Sep 12, 2022

Hi Derreck, thanks for reviewing us! We're happy to know that you've had a great experience and look forward to seeing you again soon!

5
Family

The beds are like sleeping on a cloud and the property offers great amenities.

By on Aug 4, 2022

Review comment responded on Aug 8, 2022

Hi Tiffany, thank you for reviewing us! We're happy to know that you had a great experience with us and hope to welcome you back again!

5
Everyone

By , from Green Cove Springs on Jul 18, 2022

5
Everyone

By , from Sanford on Jul 4, 2022

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